Excursion Sea cave canoeing adventure tour at Phuket
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Discover one of the best ways to explore the fascinating limestone karst islands and sea caves of Phang Nga Bay during this picturesque, full-day, sea canoeing excursion.
Phuket, Boat Cruise, Phang Nga Bay, Sea Cave Canoeing at Ko Panak Tunnels
Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive to a local jetty and your awaiting motorboat. Upon arrival in Phang Nha Bay, receive your safety and tour instructions, then embark an inflatable sea canoe for your approximately 30-minute exploration of the sea caves tunnels and lagoons at KoPanak, which is famous for its many limestone caves. After passing through the cave and reaching a 'hong' (an open-to-the-sky lagoon inside a limestone islet), marvel at your magical surrounds, which abound with nature mangroves sprouting in all directions, and shrubs and trees struggling up rock crevasses.
Sea Cave Canoeing at Ko Hong, Tunnels, Thai Lunch, Swimming at Lawa Island
Following your first sea cave exploration, embark the boat and head to another island, Ko Hong. Upon arrival, switch to the inflatable sea canoe again for your second, approximately 30-minute sea cave exploration. After canoeing, a Thai buffet lunch is served on board during the panoramic cruise to Lawa Island. Upon arrival, some free time is made available to relax or/and swim, unwind and sunbathe on the white-sand beach. At the conclusion of your visit, embark the boat for the approximately 30-minute cruise back to the local jetty.
Upon arrival, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 75-minute drive back to the pier.
Points of interests
Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Phuket, Boat Cruise, Phang Nga Bay, Sea Cave Canoeing, Thai Lunch, Swimming
Note
Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 711 yards (about 650 metres), at times over sandy surfaces, witheight steps between the lower-and upper-decks on board the boat (guests have to go up-and-down several times) and 10-15 steps at the local jetty. Guests must be able to sit on the canoe. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guests with neck and/or back problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests prone to seasickness, guests with claustrophobia, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear a swimsuit under a cover-up with flat, closed-toe walking or boat shoes, and bring sun protection and a towel from the ship. Guests must be at least four years old to participate on this tour. The maximum weight per sea canoe (two guests and one local paddler) is approximately 551 pounds (about 250 kilograms). There is no guest height restriction, but tall guests must lay down whilst entering the cave. Depending on tidal levels, the water depth is less than 3.3 feet-39 feet (about one metre-15 metres) inside the cave during the canoeing portion of this tour. All belongings must be left on board the boat during the canoe portion of this tour. This tour includes two caves for canoeing, with approximately 30 minutes in each cave. In case of too-low or too-high tide, the duration inside the cave is reduced. This tour is not self-paddled. Each canoe carries two guests and a personal paddler. A personal paddler is assigned when guests have embarked the motorboat. Guests are recommended to tip personal paddler after the last canoeing portion of this tour has concluded. Guests will get wet whilst sitting in the canoe. A signed waiver is required to participate on this tour. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment.